'Net zero aviation is the future': Aerospace manufacturing projects secure £90m in government backing

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Ministers claim funding for aerospace manufacturing projects can support drive towards net zero emission aviation

Aerospace R&D projects aimed at boosting efficiencies, creating jobs, and driving green innovation across the plane manufacturing sector are among successful bidders sharing £90m of new backing from the...

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